For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,522 students in Jasper County, IA (there are , serving 145 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Jasper County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IA are Lynnville-sully Middle School, Lynnville-sully Elementary School and Prairie City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Jasper County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lynnville-sully Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Lynnville-sully Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Prairie City Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 East Plainsmen Road
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Aurora Heights Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 E 23rd St S
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7324
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7324
Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lynnville-sully High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 S 8th Ave West
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7311
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7311
Gr: K-4 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Pcm High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 East Highway 163
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Colfax-mingo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 West Broadway
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-3465
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-3465
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 Thomas Jefferson Dr
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Gr: PK-4 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Pcm Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 Plainsmen Rd
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N Jasper
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Gr: PK-3 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Baxter Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3102
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3102
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Baxter High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3103
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3103
Gr: 6-12 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Newton Senior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 E 4th St S
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-5797
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-5797
Gr: 9-12 | 798 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1515.
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 N League Rd
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-4111
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-4111
Gr: 7-12 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1616.
Berg Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Gr: 5-8 | 823 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
Emerson Hough Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 N 4th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-3982
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-3982
Gr: K-4 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1818.
West Academy Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1302 1st Avenue West
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Gr: 10-12 | 65 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Jasper County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7742
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7742
Gr: K-3 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
307 West Mohawk Dr
Mingo, IA 50168
(641) 363-4282
Mingo, IA 50168
(641) 363-4282
Gr: 7-8 | 88 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IA include Lynnville-sully Middle School, Lynnville-sully Elementary School and Prairie City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jasper County?
18 public schools are located in Jasper County.
What percentage of students in Jasper County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Jasper County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jasper County include: Colfax-mingo Elementary School vs. Prairie City Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Newton Senior High School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
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